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Blog Archive
- Building Sustainable Places: Federal Programs for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Conservation and Community Development. This long-awaited publication is now available for download from ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
- All-Lands Policy Platform: National Association of State Foresters (NASF) unveils seven-point plan for America's forests.
- National Conservation Foundation Conservation District Award Program Announcement: "The Foundation is excited to offer a new award through which one winning conservation district will receive $10,000 to carry out a project within their district. The Foundation is seeking 'on-the-ground' projects that touch local communities."
- Shelterbelts And Microclimate document is now available for download. This historical Forestry Commission Bulletin is available in PDF format.
- The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is accepting Farmer Rancher grant proposals for sustainable agriculture projects up to $6,000 until December 3rd, 2009. Applications can be downloaded at http://sare.org/ncrsare/prod.htm. For more information contact North Central Region SARE at 1-800-529-1342 or 402-472-0809 or by email: ncrsare@umn.edu.
- Livestock Can Help Rangelands Recover from Fires. "A 14-year study by ARS scientists found that rangelands that have been grazed by cattle recover from fires more effectively than rangelands that have been protected from livestock; a surprising finding that could impact management strategies for native plant communities."
- NRCS Releases Study on Conservation Practices for Bobwhite Quail Habitat. Report Includes Findings from USDA-NRCS Bobwhite Restoration Projects.
- California Bee Biology Web Site Focuses on Honey Bees, Native Bees. The Web site provides information about bees, answers questions and highlights studies and discoveries about bees and their importance in the environment, said the vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology.
- Sign up now for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)! Producers who want to be considered for the 2009 funding pool must apply by September 30, 2009.
- West Coast Direct Marketing Summit Presentations Available. The heart of the Summit was 12 case studies presented by people involved in direct marketing and development of local food systems.
- BiomassCompare - A Spreadsheet to Evaluate Biomass Profitability. The BiomassCompare spreadsheet compares the profitability of raising a new biomass crop with existing crops already on a producer's farm or ranch.
- The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently seeking to fill the National Agroforester position at the USDA National Agroforestry Center in Lincoln, NE. Applications will be accepted from current USDA employees with competitive status, permanent FSA County Committee employees, and US Citizens eligible for consideration under special hiring authorities. The position announcement will remain open until September 8, 2009. For more information or to apply go to the USAJobs website and look for vacancy announcement #: NRCS-NCSU-09-32MP.
- Trees on farms key to climate and food-secure future. Agroforestry and sustainable agriculture have vast potential to lower emissions, store carbon. See also follow-up article.
- Accessing the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). ATTRA has posted information on its website to help producers understand and apply for the new CSP, including helpful documents, tips for producers, and guidance for applying to the program.
- Trees and farms working together: Agroforestry comes of age. From water and air quality issues to diversifying farm operations, agroforestry has the potential to help farms and the environment, according to a new book published by the American Society of Agronomy.
- MU Center for Agroforestry pens new guide to make forestland succession successful. "Families who own forestland today are often faced with a vast array of financial and personal challenges as they contemplate how to preserve this asset for future generations."
- The Center for Conservation Solutions seeks nominations of a family forest owner whose early adoption of innovative conservation forestry practices has proven both ecologically and socially beneficial. Nomination deadline is September 1, 2009.
- 2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology - Conservation Biology And Beyond: From Science To Practice. Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, September 01-05, 2009. The ECCB2009 will bring together the full range of conservation professionals not only to report on latest results, but also to explore the role of conservation science in policy formation and effective practice. The congress will provide unique opportunities for exchange and networking.
- Agriculture Secretary Vilsack names new Chief for U.S. Forest Service. Tom Tidwell brings 32 Years of Experience Working to Protect Our Nation's Forests.
- Alley Cropping: An Overview
- Upper Mississippi Forest Lands Protected. Landmark conservation easement protects waters, habitat and public access. See also.
- EPA Launches Healthy Watersheds Initiative to "restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters."
- US Forest Service, NRCS, and partners launch Joint Forestry Team website: "Working Together to Improve Forestry and Conservation Assistance."
- National Association of Conservation Districts releases Woody Biomass Desk Guide and Toolkit. It "provides an overview of woody biomass production and utilization in the U.S., tips of how to provide effective outreach for your clientele, and educational handouts to share with your audiences."
- State Foresters support increased Federal funding for sustainable forestry, wildfire protection. "Other critical program areas still suffer from inadequate funding."
- USDA releases Beginning Farmers and Ranchers publication.
- Agriculture Census Data Now Available by Congressional District. Profiles Provide Snapshot of Local Agriculture
- All Four UNL Organic Farms Now Certified, Research Underway. "Researchers can eventually help organic farmers determine what are the best crop rotations, best varieties and cultural practices."
- Buffer Width Design Tool: A new paper describing an easy-to-use tool for estimating appropriate buffer widths for water quality improvement.
